5-Ingredient Fig Jam Pinwheels with Prosciutto and Cheddar
Servings: 16 - 20 pinwheels
Delight your taste buds with these easy 5-ingredient fig jam pinwheels. Paired with prosciutto & sharp cheddar, they're ideal for quick & elegant appetizer!
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Ingredients
- 1 sheet defrosted puff pastry
- 1/3 cup fig jam
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 3 pieces thinly sliced prosciutto
- Egg wash (1 egg with 1 tbsp water)
- Optional garnishes: Fresh thyme leaves and honey
Instructions
- On a piece of lightly-floured parchment paper, roll out the defrosted puff pastry sheet into about 10×10 inch square.
- Spread the fig jam on the puff pastry in an even layer, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
- Layer the prosciutto slices side-by-side on top of the fig jam, try not to overlap them too much. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over top of the prosciutto.
- Start from the bottom of the pastry and tightly / gently roll up into a log. Wrap the log in the parchment paper and place in the freezer for 10 minutes while you preheat the oven to 400F.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- After 10 minutes, remove the puff pastry log from the freezer and cut into 1/2 inch slices using a sharp or serrated knife. You’ll end up with about 16-20 pinwheels.
- Place them on the prepared baking sheet, making sure to leave space between each pinwheel and brush the top and sides of each with egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tbsp water) if desired.
- Bake for 22-28 minutes, until golden brown around the edges. Leave on the baking sheet to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve on a plate garnished with fresh thyme leaves and a drizzle of honey (if desired).
Notes
- Cheese: Instead of sharp / old white cheddar, try freshly grated gruyere cheese or crumbled goat cheese. You would need about 1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese or crumbled goat cheese.
- Other types of jam: Apricot jam or caramelized onion jam are great substitutes for the fig jam.
- Fresh rosemary: Use fresh minced rosemary instead of thyme leaves for garnish for the ultimate holiday flavour.
- Add nuts: For a crunchy element, add 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts after sprinkling on the grated cheddar cheese.
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